Minimalist Moms Podcast | All Things Minimalism, Intentionality & Simple Living

Link to listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/minimalistmomspodcast(Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out!)---------------------------This week, I speak with author, Tanya Dalton. Tanya Dalton is a productivity expert, writer, speaker and founder of inkWELL Press Productivity Co, a company centered around productivity tools and training. Her first book, The Joy of Missing Out, will release October 1st. In her highly anticipated first book, Dalton inspires women to reject the pressure to do more, be more, and achieve more. She shows them how to focus on what's important to them and then helps them develop their own unique productivity systems. Today, we will speak to the themes in her book and discuss why it's so important for each of us to discover JOMO for ourselves!We discuss:The creation of Inkwell PressDefining JOMOHow Tonya discovered the 'joy of missing out' in her own lifeDiscovering our 'North Star'How to gracefully say 'no' (and use 'no' as a full sentence)Quick tips to establish more JOMO in our day-to-dayLet’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Link to listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/minimalistmomspodcast (Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out!) --------------------------- This week, I bring you my interview with Laurie Palau from Simply B Organized. Laurie Palau is also the author of the book Hot Mess: A Practical Guide To Getting Organized, speaker, and host of the weekly podcast, This Organized Life. Laurie will give us some insight as to how she has created this community but we’ll specifically be discussing organization with children. We may have the highest hopes for getting our homes organized but then we must deal with the clutter that derives from our kiddos. How do we encourage our kids without coming across as a nag? How do we set boundaries as our kids age? How do we implement new rules with our older, high school aged children? Laurie will answer all of these questions and more in our interview today! We Discuss: When to begin to implement organizational strategies for our children. How to remain motivating rather than nagging our children. Best strategies for encouraging: Adolescent children Middle school children High school children Implementing new 'rules' for teenagers that are already established in 'their ways' Setting appropriate boundaries that encourage independence but still allow adult control. Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP85: Helping Our Kids Get Organized Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Link to listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/minimalistmomspodcast (Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out!) --------------------------- This week, I bring you my conversation with the voice behind the Mompreneur Mastermind Show, Stefanie Gass. Her mission is to encourage female entrepreneurs, guiding them in their understanding of worthiness, success AND balance! Stefanie and I had a wonderful discussion on the power of our words and the 'ripple' effects they have on various facets of our lives. Our internal thoughts permeate our lives in so many ways and I think we had some great dialogue on how to challenge the habits we've constructed that rarely (if ever) serve us. We discuss: The creation of the. Mompreneur Mastermind Show. At a very basic level, do women/moms tend to spend more in negative self talk than our spouses? Why do the words we say to ourselves matter? Some might think, "I'm only saying these words to myself...it won't affect anyone else?" Thoughts regarding this perspective... Practical ways to move out of a negative mindset. Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP84: How Our Words Shape Our Days  Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Link to listener survey: https://survey.libsyn.com/minimalistmomspodcast (Thank you so much for taking the time to fill this out!) --------------------------- This week, I talk to fellow podcaster, Renae Fieck. Renae is the host of the The Charis Project. The show was designed to help women bring more space, grace and intention to their lives. She provides a platform for honest conversations with practical strategies that can be implemented to create a life of intention. We discuss her creation of the Charis Project along with the topic of ‘releasing guilt in motherhood’. I personally believe guilt in motherhood comes from a variety of areas (outside pressure vs. internal pressure.) Our conversation dives a bit deeper into how exactly to confront and conquer some of that noise. We discuss: The Charis Project Podcast Transitioning to our conversation on releasing guilt in motherhood, I’m curious as to your own history in this area. As mothers, we’re concerned about our children becoming bullies, bullying others and yet, we bully ourselves and think nothing of it, can you speak to this? How do you self-motivate when you’re feeling mom guilt? How do you tune out the voices/pressure of others that could prompt you to feel guilty? Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP84: Releasing Guilt in Motherhood with Renae Fieck Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, I interview organizational coach, Jennifer Burnham. Today, she will be speaking to the ‘what’ and the ‘why’ behind saying ‘yes’! As a culture we’ve become so accustomed to ‘busy’. We believe that the more we say yes, the more we will become. Better mothers. Better wives. Better friends. Better volunteers. Everything will be better. It’s impossible to keep up the charade. Very few of us (if anyone) can balance all of the invitations to busy that come our way. Busy ends up leaving us feeling bankrupt of ourselves. We discuss: How do you know discern what should be a top priority if all the options sound ‘good’? How do we narrow our focus/calendar?  How do 'people pleasers' establish confidence while saying 'no'? When does it become selfish to balance ‘my needs’ vs. ‘other’s needs’? Would you say that our current ‘pace’ is just a matter of using our time poorly? Or is it really a lack of assessment with ‘where our train is going?’ Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP82: The 'Yes' Trap with Jennifer Burnham Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, I am thrilled to bring you bestselling author, Gretchen Rubin. In her latest book,Outer Order, Inner Calm,Gretchen explores the relationship between our physical and mental space: outside order creating an inner calmness. Throughout her career, Gretchen has written on the pursuit of happiness and how one can get there based upon personality traits or just practical tips suited towards their environment. Gretchen’s new book is a wonderful resource for those who aren’t quite sure where to begin but it’s also full of helpful tips I hadn’t ever thought of when decluttering my home. We discuss: How Gretchen discovered outer order contributing to her own inner calm Is the recent interest in decluttering/minimalism just a trend or are people truly catching on to this ‘better way to live’? How personality contributes to our decluttering approach Actionable steps for mothers to keep up with the clutter How to make choices when organizing sentimental items Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP81: Outer Order, Inner Calm with Gretchen Rubin Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, I am bringing you my interview with Denaye Barahona. Denaye is host of the Simple Families Podcast and is author of the new book Simple Happy Parenting. Her refreshing approach to minimalism and parenting is professional yet warm. She believes in a holistic approach to helping the whole family; living well through cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself, family and home. I’ve enjoyed listening to her podcast over the last several years and can’t wait to talk with her today about the idea of ‘less-is-more’ when parenting.We discuss:A definition of simple, happy parentingHow do we step away from a skittish mindset and move towards a more free, relaxed relationship with our children?Some would argue: “Isn’t our job to protect our children from any difficulties that are in our control?” How would you respond?Is the 'less-is-more' parenting approach only a trend?How we can parent with a ‘less-is-more’ mentality when it comes to:Food/MealtimesFree play at homeMannersSleepPlaygroundSchoolThe OutdoorsLet’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, I’ll be speaking with Rachel Bailey. Rachel has completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked as an academic coach as well as an intensive in-home therapist. She assists parents in creating a strong parental foundation where they develop the confidence in their own abilities to raise children – without allowing the outside voices of culture to shape those views.We discuss:How to say ‘no’ to even the seemingly ‘good’ opportunities that come our wayReducing guilt from the various opinions/voices in our societyThe value of our ‘presence’ vs. ‘presents’Decluttering our calendars so that we can find balance for all family membersLet’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I welcome a special guest to the show: Bea Johnson! Author of Zero Waste Home, Bea will be sharing a bit of her story into zero waste living along with some helpful tips for all of us as we may consider living the same way.We discuss:How Bea initality transtioned into a zero waste lifestyleQuick hints/tips on how to incorporate zero waste throughout the householdCreating less waste with childrenLet’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome a special guest to the show: Joshua Becker! His new book, The Minimalist Home, releases next Tuesday, December 18th! The book is a room-by-room guide to help readers declutter and refocus their lives.We discuss:Tips/pitfalls of various roomsHow to avoid toy-clutterHow to address overzealous gift giversBringing our spouses on board with minimalism ANNOUNCEMENT: Megan will be taking a hiatus from the show for a little while so our episodes may not post as frequently as you're used to. In the meantime, you can connect with Megan on Instagram or her website: meganericson.com.Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram! Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy